University of Washington Golf Range

Because other reviewers have noted issues with this place, I wanted to share my experience. Parking is relatively expensive. The cost is at least as high as other similar driving ranges, if not more. The chipping green is non-functional, the putting green has been under repair for two years, the balls are dirty, and the hours are not great. There are no amenities to speak of. Unless you are truly desperate or live very close, I cannot recommend this place. It has no charm and is average at best in almost every way

They could use more new mats and what used to be a fantastic practice green has been closed for two years. That said, at just $7.50, you can use an entire bucket on wedge shots, or whatever part of your game needs work. If you want to pay triple for clean balls and add on top tracer, this isn’t the place. But if you want to work on your game inexpensively, it serves the purpose well. Also, it is one of the only UW student amenities the public can use. Some of my tax dollars pay for it, makes sense to use it! Paying to park at a driving range is annoying, however.

Driving range near University Village. $5 for a large bucket (~80 balls) for UW students, so that’s cheaper than anywhere else. Some of the mats can be rough and ugly, but it’s still manageable. Some bays also have heaters for winter season.